Advanced Qualitative Research: A Guide to Using Theory - Softcover

Michelle O'Reilly; Nikki Kiyimba

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1446273431 ISBN 13: 9781446273432

Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2015

Synopsis

This distinctive, nuanced book addresses the more complex theoretical issues embedded in the qualitative research paradigm. Adopting a reflective stance that emphasises the role of the researcher it carefully avoids a standardised ‘tick box’ approach to methods.

Throughout each chapter, theory is powerfully and persuasively interwoven as its impact on practical topics such as data management and safety in the field is discussed. O'Reilly and Kiyimba bring an authority and clarity to the debate, taking us beyond the mechanical notions of qualitative methods and standardised approaches to research. Instead, they focus on subjects like methodological integrity, perspective driven data collection and theoretically-led analysis.

This will be an important resource for anyone looking to practically engage with advanced qualitative research methods.

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Review

O'Reilly and Kiyimba's thorough and thoughtful book will be a great help to qualitative researchers looking for guidance in the 'why' of their research method. In navigating the reefs of theory that underlie empirical method, this book provides a welcome and valuable compass. (Charles Antaki)

This invaluable book offers a wonderfully clear and accessible overview of the often confusing theories informing contemporary qualitative methods. It is also packed with valuable examples and case studies that illuminate the process, methods and application of qualitative research. (Alexa Hepburn)

The book draws on several experts and seminal texts in the field of qualitative research and is comprehensive in its overview of theoretical and ethical considerations. It will help qualitative researchers become aware of important research decisions to be considered in order to improve the rigour of their work. It would be valuable to beginning qualitative researchers to gain an overview of theoretical paradigms, and the questions and ethical issues to be considered in all stages of qualitative research. Advanced social scientists will also find it a helpful reference text with stimulating questions about value for practice. (Willeke Rietdijk)

About the Author

Dr. Michelle O’Reilly is an associate professor at the University of Leicester and a research consultant for Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust. Michelle has a range of research interests including child mental health, neurodevelopmental conditions, family therapy, and research ethics. Michelle has published a range of articles focusing on children and mental health, including a handbook of child mental health with Palgrave. Working with clinical professionals has allowed for practical application of the work. Additionally, Michelle is a qualitative methodologist with a range of specialist areas including discourse and conversation analysis, doing research with children, and research ethics. Michelle has published a range of papers, books, and conference presentations in this area, including a book with SAGE on interviewing children and young people, and a book with SAGE on doing research with children.

  

About this edition

• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1446273431
• ISBN 13: 9781446273432
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240